Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics' lead Futurist. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. Join a team where your insights directly influence breakthrough innovations in AI, biotech, and sustainable technology. This hybrid role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate complex futurescapes.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptors to forecast 2026 industry shifts
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for organizational resilience and competitive advantage
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align innovation portfolios with future market realities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight methodologies into product development
- Author thought leadership publications positioning Horizon as a future-ready pioneer
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic labs and innovation ecosystems
- Maintain a dynamic 'Future Radar' monitoring system for early-warning signals
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related quantitative field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders and technical teams
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., AC/FS, CFIP) preferred